The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid is a powerful electric SUV. Most notably, the rear-wheel version of the car has a range of over 500 miles until the car needs to be refuelled. The all-wheel-drive version of the car has a slightly reduced range at 450 miles. Both of the Ford Explorer Hybrid models are able to tow up to 5,600 pounds, making it one of the most powerful hybrid SUVs on the market.
The EPA recently made the car's fuel economy stats available, and the rear-wheel-drive version of the car has 4 mpg. The car is powered by a 2.3-liter turbo engine.
The rear-wheel version fo the car is able to provide 27 miles per gallon, while the all-wheel-drive model will be able to provide 23 miles per gallon.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Powerful Electric Suvs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more powerful and fuel-efficient electric SUVs to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles.
- Extended Range Hybrid Vehicles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create hybrid vehicles with an extended range, exceeding 500 miles, to address the concern of range anxiety and attract more customers.
- High-towing Hybrid Suvs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design hybrid SUVs with high-towing capabilities, surpassing 5,600 pounds, to offer a more versatile and powerful option for customers in need of towing capacity.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the automotive industry by developing advanced technologies and features for hybrid and electric SUVs.
- Clean Energy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote clean energy initiatives by investing in the development and production of high-performance electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by creating hybrid SUVs with exceptional towing capabilities, expanding the possibilities for outdoor adventures.
